The Documents section features digitized copies of documents relating to the history of the school. These documents include correspondence, graduation pamphlets, and other forms of ephemera, and have been digitized by Digital Resource Center staff. Today, these documents are preserved in a number of locations, including the Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections as well as private collections.
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November 16, 1904
W. A. Mercer forwards W. B. Beitzel's application for a 10-day annual leave of absence. Beitzel works as a clerk.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: W. B. Beitzel's Application for Annual Leave of Absence564.48 KB
November 17, 1904 - December 1, 1904
Minnie L. Ferree requests a transfer to a domestic science position either in Alaska or the West Coast. William A. Mercer provides additional information.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Minnie L. Ferree Requests Transfer to Domestic Science Position741.03 KB
November 18, 1904
J. R. Wise responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding the examination of Anna Goyitney (here Annie Goitney) as a teacher to be permanently appointed.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Wise Responds to Failure of Anna Goyitney to Pass Examination519.66 KB
November 19, 1904 - November 25, 1904
E. A. Hitchcock informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the request to enroll students from Hogansburg, New York at the Carlisle Indian School should be taken up by the Superintendent.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Request for Enrollment
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Instructions for Enrolling Students from Hogansburg at Carlisle508.63 KB
November 21, 1904
William A. Mercer requests approval of the dismissal of Joseph Colonhaski following his trial for theft by fellow students.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Discipline - General, Student Thefts
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Approval of Dismissal of Joseph Colonhaski373.21 KB
November 22, 1904
Major William A. Mercer submits a report that lists new employees (Ferdinand Shoemaker) and employees who have left the school (Joanne R. Speer). The report includes the position title, salary, date of departure, and reason for departure. …
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Descriptive Statements of Changes in School Employees, November 1904745.71 KB
November 22, 1904
William A. Mercer responds to an Office of Indian Affairs regarding a protest by Joseph C. Hart, Superintendent of the Oneida Indian School, related to a violation of rules in the recruitment of students on the Oneida Reservation.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Recruitment of Students
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Mercer Report Regarding Alleged Violations in Student Recruitment at Oneida392.59 KB
November 24, 1904 - December 6, 1904
Marianna Burgess submits her resignation as Superintendent of Printing at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer forwards the resignation and requests that the Office of Indian Affairs assign an unmarried man as a replacement.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Marianna Burgess Submits Resignation as Superintendent of Printing1.03 MB
November 25-26, 1904
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards two reports on leave of absence taken by Howard E. Gansworth (boys field agent) and Sara Pierre (hospital cook).
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Two Reports on Leave of Absence819.53 KB
November 28, 1904
Acting Superintendent J. R. Wise forwards C. M. Stauffer's application for a one-day leave of absence. Stauffer works as a music teacher.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: C. M. Stauffer's Request for Leave of Absence 589.44 KB
November 30, 1904
Captain William A. Mercer submits a report that lists irregular employees who worked at the school during November 1904. The report includes details on compensation, position titles, race, and the number of days worked during that month.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: Students - Irregular Employees
Format: Reports
View Document: Report of Irregular Employees, November 1904791.48 KB
December 1, 1904
Oliver Harlan submits his resignation as the assistant school farmer at the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer provides additional information on Harlan and requests information before making a recommendation relative to a replacement.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - School Farms
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Oliver Harlan Submits Resignation as Assistant School Farmer785.72 KB
December 1, 1904
W. A. Mercer forwards two applications for a leave of absence for Benjamin F. Bennett (farmer) and Anna F. Bennett (housekeeper).
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics:
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Two Applications for Leave of Absence 1.2 MB
December 2, 1904
William A. Mercer requests authority to pay for three men to lay water pipe on Carlisle Indian School grounds to complete the contract with the Carlisle Gas and Water Company.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Pay for Workers to Lay Water Pipe575.18 KB
December 3, 1904
E. A. Hitchcock provides decisions on allowing or disallowing expenses incurred in returning pupils to Alaska from the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Financial Decisions on Returning Alaskan Students800.11 KB
December 5, 1904
Captain William Mercer informs the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that he used authority 91142 to make payments to several irregular employees mentioned in the October 1904 report.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Authority to Pay Irregular Employees from October 1904542.03 KB
December 5, 1904
Minnie L. Ferree requests a meeting at the Indian Service to discuss a possible transfer through William A. Mercer. Mercer provides additional information on Ferree's request.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Minnie L. Ferree Requests Meeting with Indian Office to Discuss Transfer720.14 KB
December 5, 1904
William A. Mercer requests authority to employ a steam fitter to make repairs to the steam heating plant along with completing the work at the double cottage being constructed.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Employ Steam Fitter for Repairs and Construction Work533.08 KB
December 7, 1904
William A. Mercer requests authority to continue through the appropriation the non-sectarian services at the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Pay Non-Sectarian Minister for Sunday Services548.91 KB
December 8-17, 1904
Carrie E. Weekley submits her resignation as the Girls' Matron of the Carlisle Indian School. William A. Mercer provides information about Weekley as well as requesting a promotion of Frances A. Veitch to fill the vacancy.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - Matrons
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Carrie Weekley Resigns as Girls' Matron1.29 MB
December 9, 1904
William A. Mercer requests authority to establish a horticulture department at the Carlisle Indian School. As a result he requests to purchase materials to build a greenhouse and establish a position of horticulturist.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request to Establish Department of Horticulture at Carlisle1.36 MB
December 9, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt compiles a report with remarks regarding employees' efficiency, conduct, behavior, dress, health, attitude towards children, and notes on any special skills. The report also lists employees' salaries and position titles.…
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Topics: School Employees - General
Format: Reports
View Document: Semi-Annual Efficiency Report of Employees, December 19041.27 MB
December 10, 1904
Richard Henry Pratt informs Fannie Peter that he and Mrs. Pratt are leaving for Denver, Colorado following his departure from the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt notes that he remained in Central Pennsylvania for six months in order to address any…
Repository: Cumberland County Historical Society
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Pratt Informs Fannie Peter of Plans Following Carlisle672.8 KB
December 12, 1904
Request for the approval of the dismissal of Ida La Fromboise (here Ida La Frumboise) from the Carlisle Indian School.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Request for Approval of Dismissal of Ida La Fromboise362.46 KB
December 13, 1904
Edward Marsden responds to the Office of Indian Affairs regarding the return of Alaskan students from Carlisle.
Repository: National Archives and Records Administration
Format: Letters/Correspondence
View Document: Marsden Responds to Office Notice of Return of Alaskan Students563.84 KB